At solar noon (11:56:33 AM) the sun reaches 84.7° above the horizon in Brasília. Without clouds, that corresponds to a maximum UV index of about 12.8 (extreme). Clouds usually lower the real value; snow, sand, water and altitude can raise it.
UV index in Brasília, next 14 days
| Date | Sun at noon | Clear-sky max | Forecast max |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84.7° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 85.1° | 12.8 Extreme | — | |
| 85.4° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 85.8° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 86.1° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 86.5° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 86.8° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.1° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.5° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 87.8° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 88.1° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 88.5° | 12.9 Extreme | — | |
| 88.8° | 13.0 Extreme | — | |
| 89.1° | 13.0 Extreme | — |
Clear-sky values are calculated from the sun's height at solar noon (cloud-free sky, average ozone). Forecast values from Open-Meteo include clouds and load in your browser.
Bright conditions call for proper eye protection. Polarized lenses reduce glare and block harmful UV rays.
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Brasília serves as the federal capital of Brazil and has existed as a municipality since 1960. Located within the Distrito Federal, the city covers an area of 5802 square kilometres and has a population of 2,996,899 as of 2025. The urban landscape includes the Estádio Nacional de Brasília, the Palácio do Planalto, and the Cathedral of Brasília. Situated at an elevation of 1171 metres, the city is positioned near the Paranoá River and Paranoá Lake. Brasília maintains official twin town relationships with Buenos Aires, Khartoum, Xi'an, Lisbon, and Amsterdam.
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